There is almost nothing that's not covered in dairy or meat. I don't understand the vegan-friendly status, when they barely have one clear vegetarian option besides waffles. Being in Columbus, they should have at least a vegy burger option or one item all times without customizing it to death. I thought I was at Applebee's, they do the exactly the same thing. I don't recommend this place. I was disappointed that they make you have to ask for at least a vegetarian option.

Rating: 1/5

vegcruscolumbushttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/12785/reviews#user-id-124932014-12-07T07:45:19Z2014-12-07T07:45:19ZReview of It's All Natural! in Columbus, Ohio by Herbivore68

This is the kind of store I'd been hoping would come to the Columbus area, and it's finally here. It's a one-stop vegan shop. They are smaller than the large chain natural grocery stores, but they carry only vegetarian and vegan products. I estimate that over 80% of the products are vegan. As soon as I walked in, a rotating literature stand holding a variety of booklets on compassionate living and veganism caught my eye. Next to that was a table with snack samples.

In addition to vegan staples (nutritional yeast, grains, flours, pasta, etc), I was pleased to find a number of unique, hard-to-find, high-quality vegan products. Many are organic, GMO-free, local, raw, or gluten-free. They have a small selection of frozen and refrigerated foods, including frozen vegetables, entrees, Wayfare vegan ice cream, Daiya cheese, Vegenaise, and VegeUSA meat substitutes. The only thing missing was fresh produce.

They carry brand-name and locally made vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics, personal care products, and supplements. I also found detergents and household cleaning products, as well as products for eco-friendly and sustainable living (such as compost bins, lunchboxes, bamboo utensils).

I met the owners (affiliated with the Ching Ter Maitreya Buddhist Temple in Columbus). They are very friendly and welcome feedback. The store is clean, organized, and well-planned. It's obvious that they put a lot of care and thought into the mission of their store and researched to find the highest quality products that are not available elsewhere locally. The prices are very competitive - everything I purchased was less than what I would have paid at popular chain natural stores. Overall, I highly recommend this store and plan to shop there regularly even though I live on the opposite end of town.

Herbivore68http://www.vegguide.org/entry/18614/reviews#user-id-62642014-10-18T10:28:10Z2014-10-18T10:28:10ZReview of Sun Tong Luck in Columbus, Ohio by Herbivore68

I've been eating regularly at Sun Tong Luck for over 12 years. The owners (Frank and Helena) are friendly and attentive to vegan requests. The food may not be the most authentic Chinese fare, but I'm willing to sacrifice authenticity because I know when I order vegan food, that's what I'm getting. I've had too many bad experiences at other Chinese restaurants when I find out that they use chicken broth, or I find pieces of egg, fish, or meat in my meals. Helena understands what vegan means, and she tells me that over 70% of her customers are vegetarian or vegan. I believe her, because every time I'm there, I've encountered at least one customer ordering only vegetarian food. I like the vegan spring roll, sesame noodles, tofu with black bean sauce, and the curry tofu. Any dish can be made vegan with the substitution of tofu and vegetables.They also have vegan Pad Thai, vegan lo mein, vegan Singapore noodles, and vegan fried rice.

The setup is fast casual. You order and pick up your food at the counter to eat in the small dining area, or you can get takeout (my preference). They do use styrofoam plates (and takeout boxes) and plastic utensils. I bring my own glass food storage containers from home.

Rating: 4/5

Herbivore68http://www.vegguide.org/entry/4954/reviews#user-id-62642013-06-01T11:55:55Z2013-06-01T11:55:55ZReview of The Angry Baker in Columbus, Ohio by TCO

Great vegan options. My favorite is the vegan curry burger. One of the most satisfying vegan options I have had since I went veg. Vegan mixed berry muffins and blueberry brownies are a must have as well!

Rating: 5/5

TCOhttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/13619/reviews#user-id-111762013-02-12T16:19:28Z2013-02-12T16:19:28ZReview of The Angry Baker in Columbus, Ohio by vvr

Not thrilling for vegan food. This is definitely a better place for meat eaters b/c if you order vegan you barely get any food.

Rating: 2/5

vvrhttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/13619/reviews#user-id-111732013-02-12T09:20:24Z2013-02-12T09:20:24ZReview of Buckeye Donuts in Columbus, Ohio by veganunicorn

Hey just wanted to saybthat I know from some one that works here they are not vegan friendly. The pitas have milk in them and everything gets put into the same trier. Meat and falafel alike.

veganunicornhttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/1892/reviews#user-id-111202013-01-26T07:30:17Z2013-01-26T07:30:17ZReview of Mad Mex in Columbus, Ohio by ShanVEG

I had to drop by when i was on my way through ohio because i love this place!... This is actualy a Pittsburgh original where i am from. I was expecting it to be different from the pittsburgh ones... but the set up of it was the same and so was the menu. I ordered my faveorite tofu tacos. I will say that the waiter wasnt as friendly and eduacated as the ones by me.... Although i didnt meet manny people in that area that were nice... Also the Tofu tasted a bit off (i think it either wasnt pressed enough or drained) But all in all it was tasty! I personaly love that they have sarcasm in there menu. I know it bothers alot of people but somtimes you just need to roll thing off your shoulders and laugh!

Rating: 4/5

ShanVEGhttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/4118/reviews#user-id-111172013-01-25T16:13:53Z2013-01-25T16:13:53ZReview of Solay Bistro in Columbus, Ohio by Abdirahman

This restaurant is surprisingly awesome. You walk in and see that it is well decorated and unbelievaly clean. The service and food were awesome. I 've yet to try something I didn't like at Solay Bistro. Incredibly diverse menu with built-in adaptations to customer preference. Great vegetarian and Vegan selection, too!

Rating: 5/5

Abdirahmanhttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/12775/reviews#user-id-109932012-12-10T09:30:32Z2012-12-10T09:30:32ZReview of Solay Bistro in Columbus, Ohio by abdira

Solay Bistro.

This is one of the best Veagan, Vegetarian and meat-eaters restaurants in Columbus. If you are craving food that is fresh, carefully prepared, and absolutely delicious, this is the place for you. I have never had Somali food before, and I didn't know what to expect. Everything I tried was spiced well and savory.

Horrible Experience.....Service really sucks here. The other week end when we dropped, we didn't have water placed initially. When asked the reply was "wait for the water to come to you - or get out of the restaurant". We were already hungry and such a behavior by your person make us feel really bad. since then we stopped going here... Many of our friends too fell the same..